Monday Reset.

Happy Monday! I hope you all had a fabulous holiday weekend and got to eat delicious food and spend time with your loved ones <3.

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Now that the holidays are winding down, some of us, myself included, are feeling the aftermath of the festivities. Tired, happy, and maybe a little bloated…sound familiar? Luckily it’s all temporary :). Here are my go-to tricks for a little reset and some good ol’ TLC for the body:

Step 1: Don’t stress. Whether your pants feel a little tighter after the holiday dinner or after a weekend of a bit too many indulgences, this feeling will pass. A day, or two, of indulging will not cause your body to drastically change shape. The key is to not waste energy getting worked up about your eating “slip-ups.” Instead, acknowledge how your body feels and put the energy towards treating your body well.

Step 2: Stock up. Grocery shopping for nutritious foods and stocking up your home with all these goodies is truly magical. Surrounding yourself with foods that power your body sets yourself up for nutrition success, since you’re more likely to eat and graze on foods that are easily accessible.

Step 3: Make it easy on yourself. On the note of making foods easily accessible, chop and prep food when you get home from the store. By getting all the prep work out of the way, you’ll end up with a fridge full of wholesome goodies to easily eat when the hunger hits. My favorite meal to make is roasted veggies and salmon.* It’s packed with healthy fats, protein, vitamins, minerals, and fiber. This meal always makes my body feel ready to take on the week. Plus, salmon is a great source of omega-3 fatty acids, which help boost brain health.

Do it–>

Crispy Roasted Veggies:

Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees.

Line a baking pan with tin foil.

Chop veggies and pile on top of foil.

Drizzle with olive oil, a dash of salt and pepper, and spices (garlic powder, basil, oregano)

*Serve veggies and salmon with a whole-grain, like whole-grain couscous, brown rice, or quinoa, or on a bed of greens. You can also definitely do both :).

Step 4: Walk it out. Have yourself a dance party, go for a walk/jog/run, hit up the gym, or take a fitness class. Getting some exercise in expends extra energy and produces endorphins, making you feel good. Bonus points for getting a good workout in with a buddy for the extra benefits of socializing.